HTTP: Microsoft Windows win32k.sys Memory Corruption

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known memory corruption vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Successful exploits will result in the execution of arbitrary code in the kernel-mode. Failed attempts will cause a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange

References

BugTraq: 51122

CVE: CVE-2011-5046

Short Name
HTTP:STC:WIN32KSYS-MEM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-5046 Corruption Memory Microsoft Windows bid:51122 win32k.sys
Release Date
01/23/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

Avaya

CVSS Score

9.3

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